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How to Travel from

Santa Cruz to Costa Mesa

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Transport providers

Airlines

Spirit Airlines

Website:
spirit.com
Plane from Oakland International Airport to John
Ave. Duration:
1h 27m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$53.58–$280.65

Delta

Website:
delta.com/
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Los
Ave. Duration:
1h 28m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$70.16–$255.14

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to John
Ave. Duration:
1h 42m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$140.33–$408.22

Frontier Airlines

Website:
flyfrontier.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to John
Ave. Duration:
1h 33m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$76.54–$459.25

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Website:
alaskaair.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to John
Ave. Duration:
1h 32m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$140.33–$472.00
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Los
Ave. Duration:
1h 28m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.43–$395.46

Southwest Airlines

Website:
southwest.com/
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Long
Ave. Duration:
1h 18m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$153.08–$497.52
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to John
Ave. Duration:
1h 22m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.57–$433.73
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to John
Ave. Duration:
3h 45m
Frequency:
Tuesday and Wednesday
Estimated price:
$121.19–$382.71
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Los
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$121.19–$255.14
Plane from Oakland International Airport to John
Ave. Duration:
1h 28m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$153.08–$497.52

Train operators

Caltrain

Phone:
+1 800-660-4287
Website:
caltrain.com
Train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae
Ave. Duration:
56 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$8.93–$11.48

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from San Jose to Los
Ave. Duration:
10h 45m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$51.03–$178.60
Train from Los Angeles to Santa
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$7.02–$76.54
Train from San Jose to Oakland
Ave. Duration:
56 min
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$7.65–$76.54
Bus from Front to Diridon
Ave. Duration:
51 min
Frequency:
Every 4 hours

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Phone:
+1 214-849-8100
Website:
greyhound.com/
Bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Anaheim
Ave. Duration:
8h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$29.34–$204.11

Flixbus USA

Phone:
+1 (855) 626-8585
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Salinas Train Station to Los
Ave. Duration:
6h 35m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$31.89–$108.43

Santa Cruz Metro

Phone:
+1 (831) 425-8600
Website:
scmtd.com/en/
Bus from Front to Diridon
Ave. Duration:
58 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$2.30–$8.29

OCTA

Phone:
+1 714-560-6282
Website:
octa.net
Bus from Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 1 to Harbor-19Th
Ave. Duration:
1h 26m
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$2.31

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Santa Cruz to Costa Mesa?

The cheapest way to get from Santa Cruz to Costa Mesa is to bus via Salinas which costs $39.13 - $119.57 and takes 13h 21m.

What is the fastest way to get from Santa Cruz to Costa Mesa?

The fastest way to get from Santa Cruz to Costa Mesa is to bus and fly which takes 4h 36m and costs $195.65 - $597.83 .

Is there a direct bus between Santa Cruz and Costa Mesa?

No, there is no direct bus from Santa Cruz to Costa Mesa. However, there are services departing from Front and arriving at Harbor-19Th via San Jose Diridon Station, Artic - Dock 5 and Harbor-Katella. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 34m.

How far is it from Santa Cruz to Costa Mesa?

The distance between Santa Cruz and Costa Mesa is 619 km. The road distance is 609.4 km.

How do I travel from Santa Cruz to Costa Mesa without a car?

The best way to get from Santa Cruz to Costa Mesa without a car is to bus which takes 11h 34m and costs $26.09 - $184.78 .

How long does it take to get from Santa Cruz to Costa Mesa?

It takes approximately 4h 36m to get from Santa Cruz to Costa Mesa, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Santa Cruz to Costa Mesa bus from?

Santa Cruz to Costa Mesa bus services, operated by Santa Cruz Metro, depart from Front station.

Where does the Santa Cruz to Costa Mesa bus arrive?

Santa Cruz to Costa Mesa bus services, operated by Santa Cruz Metro, arrive at Diridon Station.

Can I drive from Santa Cruz to Costa Mesa?

Yes, the driving distance between Santa Cruz to Costa Mesa is 609 km. It takes approximately 6h 32m to drive from Santa Cruz to Costa Mesa.

Where can I stay near Costa Mesa?

There are 1064+ hotels available in Costa Mesa. Prices start at $66.33 per night.
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